The same with Nidoran and Voltorb they were just minding their own business in the depths of thunderwave cavern with the Elekid trying to not let the electro waves get to him as he is attacked by Milo as he cries out to his mom to try to scare Milo and Riley away.

 Eddie the Elekids personality  He is a bit stubborn and a bit timid when he is attacked or beaten up by a dangerous foe.  He is also very hasty when it comes to fighting.